Arizona criminal charge
Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance in Arizona
Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3453. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3453.
What is the penalty for manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance — Applies when a person violates subsection A by manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance as a controlled substance.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance — Applies when a person violates subsection A by manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance as a controlled substance.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance to a minor — Applies when a person eighteen years of age or older violates subsection A with respect to a person under eighteen years of age.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance to a minor — Applies when a person eighteen years of age or older violates subsection A with respect to a person under eighteen years of age.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
How is manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection A by manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance as a controlled substance. | A.R.S. § 13-3453C |
| Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance to a minor | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person eighteen years of age or older violates subsection A with respect to a person under eighteen years of age. | A.R.S. § 13-3453D |
Common questions about manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance in Arizona
Is manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3453.
Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3453C) · Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance to a minor: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3453D)
What are the penalties for manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance in Arizona?
Penalties for manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance?
Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3453 (Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.